Desmond Mangham

Major-General (William) Desmond Mangham CB (29 August 1924 – 23 November 2014) was a British Army officer who commanded 2nd Division.

Desmond Mangham
Born29 August 1924
Died23 November 2014 (aged 90)
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of service1943-1979
RankMajor-General
Commands held3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery
2nd Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsCompanion of the Order of the Bath

Military career

Educated at Ampleforth College,[1] Mangham was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1943 during World War II.[2] He became Commanding Officer of 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery in 1966.[2] He was appointed Commander Royal Artillery for 2nd Division in 1968, Chief of Staff for 1st (British) Corps in 1972 and General Officer Commanding 2nd Division in 1974.[2] His last appointment was as Vice Quartermaster-General in 1976 before retiring in 1979.[2]

In retirement he became Director of the Brewer's Association.[2] He died on 23 November 2014.[3]

Family

In 1960 he married Susan Humfrey; they have two sons and two daughters.[2]

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References
  1. "Honorary Life Vice-Presidents". Archived from the original on 23 October 2011. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
  2. Debrett's People of Today 1994
  3. MANGHAM
Military offices
Preceded by
John Archer		 General Officer Commanding the 2nd Division
1974–1976		 Succeeded by
Frank Kitson
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